Distance from Chicago to Accra

The distance between Chicago, United States and Accra, Ghana is 9,391 kilometers (5,836 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

From Chicago to Accra, the straight-line distance is 9,391 kilometers, heading east. Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Accra is at 33 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Accra, Ghana

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Accra

Coordinates: 5.556° N 0.1969° W

Elevation: 33 m (108 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
  • Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)
  • Takoradi Airport (TKD)
  • Kumasi Airport (KMS)
  • Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Accra

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Accra to Kumasi 202 km
From Accra to Tamale 431 km
From Accra to Cape Coast 127 km
From Accra to Takoradi 188 km
From Accra to Ashaiman 24 km

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